UBTECH Expands North American Headquarters and Leadership Team

Company Appoints Susan Taigen as Head of Sales for North America to
Lead Growth of Award-Winning Robot Product Lines

May 10, 2017 01:00 PM Eastern Daylight Time

LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)--UBTECH
Robotics, the company that created the cutting-edge Alpha Series of
humanoid robots, today announced it is expanding its North American
headquarters and leadership team to meet growing market demand for its
family of STEM-friendly (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math) and
lifestyle robots. Based in the heart of downtown Los Angeles, the
company’s expanded office includes a bolstered sales, marketing and
support team. Additionally, UBTECH has announced the appointment of Head
of Sales Susan Taigen, a seasoned sales executive with in-depth
knowledge of the toy, electronics and interactive entertainment
industries.

“Demand for our STEM-learning platforms and lifestyle robots has
facilitated growth of our North American office in LA and need for
additional leadership experience in fun educational markets,” said John
Rhee, general manager, North America, UBTECH. “The addition of Susan
Taigen will be key as we continue to deliver innovative new approaches
to STEM education through our Jimu Robot line and grow our lifestyle
market presence with robots like Lynx and Cruzr.”

Susan Taigen has a rich history of senior sales executive experience in
Silicon Valley with particular focus on tech toys, education and
electronic entertainment. Over her 25-year career, she has served in VP
and SVP of sales roles at companies including Sega of America, Mattel
Interactive, Cinemood, Immersive Play, Leapfrog Enterprises, and Namco
Bandai Games, among others. In her role as UBTECH head of sales for
North America, Taigen will guide the continued expansion and growth of
the company’s family of STEM and lifestyle robots.

“Interactive educational toys, particularly those that instill STEM
learning, are becoming increasingly popular among kids and parents
alike,” said Susan Hughes-Taigen, head of sales, UBTECH. “I’m excited to
join the UBTECH team and help solidify the company’s position as a
leader and champion for robots that stand to improve our daily lives.”

UBTECH is the leader in the commercialized robotics industry with an
award-winning array of robots. From its Jimu Robot line that instills
STEM skills in children to humanoid robots for the home and office,
UBTECH aims to bring robots into every home, and truly integrate
intelligent robots into the daily life of everyone, creating a more
intelligent and human-friendly way of leisure life.

For more information on UBTECH and its complete line of robots, please
visit ubtrobot.com.

About UBTECH Robotics: UBTECH Robotics is a global leader in
intelligent humanoid robots. The company’s interactive robots serve the
public, accelerate STEM education for children and assist & entertain in
the home. Integrating UBTECH robots into our daily lives enhances how we
live, work, learn, and play. To be part of the UBTECH robot generation,
visit www.ubtrobot.com
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